Harper Bohlen's Resume

For all of those who want to hire and/or mock.

My professional life on one page

Ok first and foremost, for those that want the most recent detailed resume; it's here in .pdf format. Alternatively, if, like me, you avoid .pdf's, here's a friendly text version.

An abbreviated version can be found below.

• Graduated from Northwestern University (Go Cats!) in 1999 majoring in economics. While in school, work experience ranged from interning with a Biotechnology start-up, to delivering packages as a bike messenger in the Chicago Loop. Varied to say the least.
• I also discovered a passion for building and designing things. This interest led to building a robot for competition, and, more recently, electric go-karts, electric cigar box guitars, and a turntable to "scratch" mp3's on my computer.
• Upon graduating, I had an excellent opportunity and subsequent experience working with Finnpro Painting & Restoration.
• I wanted to expand my skill set in small business, project management, and sales methods; so I moved to Michigan to work in commercial and residential real estate.
• My career started to branch in several directions while working with the real estate firm. I began to consult with real estate firms on IT, marketing, and web design issues. I also began to work by myself and with others on alternative projects.
• This has led me to where I am now: A potpourri of experiences, and several areas of varying expertise. Currently I doing freelance consulting including-
  Web Design and Marketing.
  Program Integration &design
  Business Consulting (Both IT and non-IT related)
  Consulting &Managing overseas outsourcing solutions.

Unexpectedly, the best thing I have learned through all of these experiences has been how to fail. Before anyone looking to hire me leaves this page, let me explain.

I think most successes are a result of knowing how to fail well. Assuming the goal is to be noticeable and innovative, I feel if you don't falter once in a while, you are playing it too safe and probably won't be as satisfied when finished with the larger goal.

I continually strive to use failure more and more effectively; including past errors for better future decisions.

Thus, if you are interested in hiring me, I can promise you I don't intend to be perfect, but I do promise to work with passion and purpose toward an exceptional result.

More specific information can be found throughout this site, and don't hesitate to contact me with any inquiry, comments, etc.